Question 1

What is ZID?

Accepted Answer

ZID (BMO MSCI India Selection Equity Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Geographic Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the ZID ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ZID last traded at $42.55 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ZID MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

ZID has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0%, ZID is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are ZID annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ZID historical returns: YTD: -15.05%, 1-year: -16.07%, 3-year annualised: +2.91%, 5-year annualised: +2.89%, 10-year annualised: +8.88%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.15, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does ZID pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ZID distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.78%, paid annually. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does ZID invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZID's top holdings include Reliance Industries Limited (RELIANCE, 17.8%), Infosys Limited (INFY, 7.6%), AXIS BANK LTD. (AXISBANK, 6.8%), Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M, 5.9%), Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KOTAKBANK, 4.8%) — and 3 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does ZID invest in?

Accepted Answer

ZID's largest sector exposures are Energy (18.2%), Consumer Cyclicals (16.1%), Basic Materials (14.9%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is ZID? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ZID has approximately $177M in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was ZID launched?

Accepted Answer

ZID was launched on January 19, 2010, giving it a 16-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy ZID in Canada?

Accepted Answer

ZID trades on the TSX under the ticker ZID. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is ZID?

Accepted Answer

ZID has a 1-year volatility of 17.15% and a beta of 0.38 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.15 indicates below-average risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-07-20	$42.59	$42.69	$42.50	$42.55	$42.55	4,597
2026-07-17	$42.68	$42.74	$42.45	$42.55	$42.55	7,773
2026-07-16	$42.02	$42.50	$42.02	$42.35	$42.35	1,898
2026-07-15	$42.51	$42.53	$42.50	$42.50	$42.50	1,441
2026-07-14	$42.70	$42.70	$42.50	$42.50	$42.50	1,343
2026-07-13	$43.06	$43.11	$42.88	$42.92	$42.92	2,484
2026-07-10	$43.26	$43.42	$43.19	$43.19	$43.19	2,573
2026-07-09	$42.78	$43.23	$42.78	$43.23	$43.23	1,998
2026-07-08	$43.08	$43.08	$42.56	$42.72	$42.72	793
2026-07-07	$44.08	$44.08	$43.69	$43.75	$43.75	2,425

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RELIANCE	Reliance Industries Limited	17.76%
2	INFY	Infosys Limited	7.58%
3	AXISBANK	AXIS BANK LTD.	6.81%
4	M&M	Mahindra & Mahindra Limited	5.89%
5	KOTAKBANK	Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited	4.79%
6	HINDALCO	Hindalco Industries Limited	2.85%
7	POWERGRID	POWER GRID CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD.	2.60%
8	ULTRACEMCO	ULTRATECH CEMENT LTD.	2.54%

Sector	Weight
Energy	18.21%
Consumer Cyclicals	16.14%
Basic Materials	14.94%
Financial Services	14.75%
Technology	9.80%
Consumer Defensive	9.76%
Industrials	7.83%
Utilities	4.59%
Healthcare	3.24%
Communication Services	0.74%
Real Estate	0.00%

BMO MSCI India Selection Equity Index ETF (ZID : TSX)

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